Error Message "This signals TV system is different from the recorders setting" I get this message when trying to play from my digital camera, irrespective if I use analogue or digital inputs (S video or DV cables). It will record sound only. I have had this problem before, intermittantly, but it is now permanent. I have not changed any settings. When first plugging in cable, the picture flashes on my TV before the message appears. The picture looks fine. Any help would be much appreciated Thanks David

I have used this camera and DVD recorder together for quite some time. Generally it will play and record from camera without a problem. I am not aware of any changes to either's setup which would impact.

I have used this camera and DVD recorder together for quite some time. Generally it will play and record from camera without a problem. I am not aware of any changes to either's setup which would impact.

Why wouldn't the analogue signal outputs from the camera work if the TV is set to analogue (They don't work)Why wouldn't the analogue signal outputs from the camera work if the TV is set to analogue (They don't work)

I have no problems playing the camera direct through the TV, but it will not play through the Pioneer DVR. What particular setting in the DVR is likely to be incorrect, given above error message.ThanksI have no problems playing the camera direct through the TV, but it will not play through the Pioneer DVR. What particular setting in the DVR is likely to be incorrect, given above error message.
Thanks

Do you have your owners manual? There are a number of settings between the TV DVR, and your camera that are too numerous to detail here.

The best start is to make sure you know where all settings are to be set to.

Then step through upgrading the settings to improve the way the system works.

Sadly, this is not all a plug and play system. You going to have to put some effort into understanding the way the various components talk to each other.Do you have your owners manual? There are a number of settings between the TV DVR, and your camera that are too numerous to detail here.

The best start is to make sure you know where all settings are to be set to.

Then step through upgrading the settings to improve the way the system works.

Sadly, this is not all a plug and play system. You going to have to put some effort into understanding the way the various components talk to each other.

The video recorder learns a viewer's preferred programs and automatically record programs it expects a viewer to like.
A viewer also has the option to skip portions of a broadcast, such as for example commercials, You just need to change the setting in the setting menu.

Sorry, I didn't realize you were using a digital camera,the error is due to the camera being set to digital and the tv to analogSorry, I didn't realize you were using a digital camera,the error is due to the camera being set to digital and the tv to analog

Hi,
We need some clarification.
Are you trying to play from the digital camera?
This question is posted under Pioneer DVD recorder.
Please let us know the Make and model of the camera you are using.
Thanks,

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Pay TV in Australia will record "no problem" BUT BUT when it is a pay per view or Box Office etc it will be blocked in a similar way as Macrovisin that is recognized in the encoding of the recording device that the signal is passing through. The result point blank displayed you are not allowed to record this program or it is blocked or distorted part of the way through the recording etc...

Okay...sounds like you have a lot of signal splitting as well as devices that may also weaken your signal. With digital cable, you won't see snow or what would be a dead give-away to a weak signal. Only analog signals do that. Digital signals give you crisp clear picture or they drop out.

Try taking the cable directly from the wall to the DVD-Recorder. If you are able to watch channels and manipulate the device, then you can start from there as the source is good and the recorder is good.

Try to place the DVD-Recorder after the first splitter and see if you still receive stable signal. You'll probably need to leave the unit in this part of your A/V chain.

It really sounds like you need a signal amplifier for all the splitting you've done, or to re-work your A/V stack into something more manageable. It is entirely possible that the built-in tuner of the new DVD-Recorder is not as sensitive as the old unit.

Computer Burned discs are a grey area for some players[different firmware/chipsets]
There is a list on the web of players and what they will play a Google/Yahoo will reveal.
Also checkout the manual that came with the player.

I had the same problem with my recorder except that it wouldnt play any discs at all.. I finally unplugged the recorder and left it unplugged for 16 hours. Now it is fine. I am not getting any error messages.